Oxboro exists to assist everyday people to
realize their full potential in Christ.
Bible Based – We will seek to know the Bible and eagerly apply its truth to every area of life.
NLT 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. 17 It is God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.
Prayer Driven – We will seek to experience God and know the fullness of His power through prayer.
NLT Psalm 42:8 Through each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.
NLT James 5:16 The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.
Worship Centered – We will seek to glorify God through relevant and inspiring worship that engages the heart and mind.
NIV Psalm 100:1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Family Oriented – We will seek to excel in ministry to children, youth and families.
NLT Proverbs 22:6 Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.
NLT Luke 18:16 Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the
Community Focused – We will seek to minister to the physical, social, and emotional needs of people who live in our community. We will seek to reflect the cultural and economic diversity of our community.
NLT Isaiah 58:6 "No, the kind of fasting I want calls you to free those who are wrongly imprisoned and to stop oppressing those who work for you. Treat them fairly and give them what they earn. 7 I want you to share your food with the hungry and to welcome poor wanderers into your homes. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.